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Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
FOOTBALL: Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier League after Rayan Cherki inspired Pep Guardiola’s side to victory at Nottingham Forest on Saturday (Dec 27).
Upstart gangsters shake Japan’s yakuza
Upstart gangsters shake Japan’s yakuza
TOKYO: When Takanori Kuzuoka began climbing the criminal career ladder, he didn’t fancy joining Japan’s old-school yakuza, with their tattoos, rigid hierarchy and codes of honour.
England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
CRICKET: A fighting England won their first Test on Australian soil in 15 years yesterday (Dec 27), restoring their battered pride with a gutsy four-wicket victory to clinch a chaotic fourth Ashes clash that was all over inside two days.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire
BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire yesterday (Dec 27), the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.
North Korean POWs in Ukraine seeking ‘new life’ in South
North Korean POWs in Ukraine seeking ‘new life’ in South
SEOUL: Two North Korean prisoners of war held by Ukraine have said they hope to start a “new life” in South Korea, according to a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday (Dec 24).
Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
FOOTBALL: Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea tomorrow (Dec 27) after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City.
US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria
US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria
PALM BEACH: President Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria yesterday (Dec 25), weeks after he warned against any systemic assault on Christians in the country.
Bondi victims honoured as Sydney-Hobart race sets sail
Bondi victims honoured as Sydney-Hobart race sets sail
SYDNEY: Skippers of nearly 130 yachts set sail on a “bumpy” Sydney-Hobart ocean race today (Dec 26), many scattering rose petals for the Bondi Beach shooting victims as they ventured into rolling seas.
Hindu statue removed to control border area, say officials
Hindu statue removed to control border area, say officials
BANGKOK: Thailand yesterday (Dec 25) defended its military’s demolition of a Hindu statue along the border with Cambodia, saying the removal was carried out to assert control in a disputed frontier area.
Cummins to miss rest of Ashes, Lyon to have surgery
Cummins to miss rest of Ashes, Lyon to have surgery
CRICKET: Australia skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon have both been ruled out of the final two Ashes Tests against England with the veteran spinner facing surgery and an extended period on the sidelines.
Cambodia says Thailand launches air strikes after ASEAN meet on border clashes
Cambodia says Thailand launches air strikes after ASEAN meet on border clashes
KUALA LUMPUR: Cambodia said Thailand launched air strikes on its territory yesterday (Dec 22), shortly after Bangkok announced the two nations had agreed to hold talks this week aimed at halting deadly border clashes.
US, Ukraine hail ‘productive’ Miami talks but no breakthrough
US, Ukraine hail ‘productive’ Miami talks but no breakthrough
MIAMI: US and Ukrainian envoys issued a joint statement yesterday (Dec 21) that hailed “productive and constructive” talks in Miami, but did not announce any apparent breakthrough in efforts to end the war with Russia.
Australia beat England by 82 runs to win third Test and retain Ashes
Australia beat England by 82 runs to win third Test and retain Ashes
CRICKET: Dominant Australia collected the last four wickets they needed today (Dec 20) to win the third Test and retain the Ashes in just 11 days of cricket, crushing the dreams of a “hurting” England side who finally showed some fight.
Arsenal stay top despite Man City win, Liverpool beat nine-man Spurs
Arsenal stay top despite Man City win, Liverpool beat nine-man Spurs
FOOTBALL: Arsenal ensured they will top the Premier League at Christmas with a 1-0 over Everton, while Liverpool survived a nervy finale to beat nine-man Tottenham 2-1 yesterday (Dec 20).
Have Iran’s authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?
Have Iran’s authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?
PARIS: Women swaying to dance music at a disc jockey (DJ) set, strolling without headscarves through cutting-edge art exhibitions and in coffee shops showing off trendy styles that could have come from the streets of Europe.
Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts
Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts
FOOTBALL: Could fast-charging Manchester City top the Premier League at Christmas or will Arsenal cling on to the festive number one spot?
TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
WASHINGTON: TikTok said yesterday (Dec 18) it had signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban threat over its Chinese ownership, US media reported.
‘Catastrophic mismatch’: Safety fears as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua
‘Catastrophic mismatch’: Safety fears as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua
BOXING: YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua later today (Dec 19) in a money-spinning made-for-streaming bout that has triggered alarm across the boxing world.
Zelensky says Russia preparing for new ‘year of war’
Zelensky says Russia preparing for new ‘year of war’
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Dec 17) Russia was preparing to wage a new "year of war" on his country in 2026, after his counterpart Vladimir Putin said Moscow would "certainly" achieve its objectives.
Australian PM says ‘Islamic State ideology’ drove Bondi Beach shooters
Australian PM says ‘Islamic State ideology’ drove Bondi Beach shooters
SYDNEY: A father and son were likely driven by “Islamic State ideology” when they fired on Bondi Beach in one of Australia’s deadliest mass shootings, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today (Dec 16).